Job Details:

Forklift Operator

$24.45

Indianapolis DC does Not accept Rehires at this time.  

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practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Boot Reimbursement after completing your probationary period!   

Summary 

This position is responsible for ensuring all products and materials are loaded, unloaded, and processed through the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner using a motor-powered forklift. Team members will be fully re-trained and certified on forklift during orientation. 

Qualifications 

• Applicants Must have 6 months forklift experience listed within the last 12 months.

• Applicants must have at last 12 months of warehousing experience within the last 18 months. 

Cold storage experience preferred. 

• Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance.  

• May work with corrective lenses if vision problems.  

• May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed. Cold Storage Experience Preferred.  

• Must pass post offer health assessment and drug screening. 

Responsibilities 

• During your work shift, which will consist of (12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and willing to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, up to (40) pounds.  

• Follow all Tyson Policies and Safety Guidelines. 

•  As part of efficiently completing job tasks, a handheld scanner will be used to track products as it is moved around the facility.  

• At certain times, other job duties may be part of the routine.  

• Sub Duties (May be required to work any or all of these positions) 

• Receiver – Receives product accurately into the building using PIT. 

• Put Away – Pulls product that has been received and puts it into the racking. May be required to palletize or split pallets.  

• Replenisher – Pulls pallets from racking to replenish pick faces.  

• Picker – (Case picker/Order Selector and full pallet picker) pulls product either in single or full palletized form to fill and build customer orders. 

• Loader – Loads trucks with product in an efficient manner that will avoid product damage or loss.  

Environment 

• Most of the time will be driving PIT including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks for extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from -5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. (Up to 12 hours) 

• You will be provided a freezer suit, hearing protection, gloves, and headwear as part of your personal protective equipment (PPE).  

• Team members will furnish their own boots and must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole that covers the ankles. (Composite toe preferred) 

• Team members will be driving stand-up Crown PIT Forklifts and Reach Trucks. May be trained on Cherry picker for additional tasks.  

• Standing or walking up to 100% of the time 

Proficiency in reading and writing.

ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels

“Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.  

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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